Event
Arsenal midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly has attracted interest from Chelsea and Manchester United regarding his long-term future at the club. The 19-year-old, who recently returned to his natural centre midfield position, has been a standout performer in pre-season. While Arsenal maintain they have not actively offered the player to any suitors, reports suggest he was previously offered to Manchester United in January. Lewis-Skelly has expressed his desire to remain at Arsenal to establish himself as a first-team regular, despite the arrival of Bruno Guimaraes and the club's ongoing efforts to balance its books through squad sales.
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The 19-year-old midfielder’s pre-season form has drawn interest from top Premier League clubs, though the Gunners deny actively marketing the academy graduate.
Background
Arsenal midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly has drawn interest from Chelsea and Manchester United regarding his long-term future, despite the 19-year-old’s expressed desire to remain at the club to establish himself as a first-team regular. Lewis-Skelly has been a standout performer in pre-season, recently returning to his natural centre midfield position. While Arsenal deny actively offering the player to any suitors, reports indicate he was previously offered to Manchester United in January. The interest arises amidst Arsenal’s efforts to balance its books through squad sales, following the arrival of Bruno Guimaraes and the implementation of new Squad Cost Ratio rules. Chelsea, now under manager Xabi Alonso, are not currently in European competition, which may influence their transfer strategy.
Arsenal midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly has drawn interest from Chelsea and Manchester United regarding his long-term future, despite the 19-year-old’s expressed desire to remain at the club to establish himself as a first-team regular. Lewis-Skelly has been a standout performer in
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Key entities: Myles Lewis-Skelly, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Bruno Guimaraes.
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January 2026: Reports suggest Myles Lewis-Skelly was offered to Manchester United, though Arsenal deny actively offering him to any team. April 2026: Arsenal sources indicate they would look to recoup a minimum combined £100m for Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri. 1 July 2026: Xabi
Timeline
Reports suggest Myles Lewis-Skelly was offered to Manchester United, though Arsenal deny actively offering him to any team.
Arsenal sources indicate they would look to recoup a minimum combined £100m for Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri.
Xabi Alonso’s contract as Chelsea manager commences, replacing interim manager Calum McFarlane.
Chelsea suffers defeat in the FA Cup final against Manchester City.
Chelsea confirms the appointment of Xabi Alonso on a four-year contract.
Lewis-Skelly starts the past two pre-season friendlies as Arsenal prepare for the Community Shield against Manchester City.